How to make a teacher survival kit

One of the biggest (and best!) back-to-school trends we've seen in recent memory is this DIY teacher survival kit. It's so easy and quick to put together (you can get everything from Target and Amazon), but it looks like you put a ton of thought and effort into it.

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Teacher turned stay-at-home mom of 2 Andrea Clawson knows what it’s like to be both the giver and recipient of teachers' gifts, so she’s got you more than covered with her tips on how to create a brilliant DIY teacher survival kit! Simply fill a clear zippered pencil case with tons of goodies ranging from uber useful items to fun mood-boosters, then add a few finishing touches like a chenille varsity letter, a first day of school pennant and a cute ribbon detail to create your practically perfect present.

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Here’s what to include in your teacher survival kit

Zippered Hard Shell Pencil Case

Emergen-C Vitamin C Drink Mix Packets

Nerds Gummy Clusters Candy

Kit Kat King Size Candy Bars

eos Natural & Organic Lip Balm Stick - 4 Pack

​​Travel Size Lint Roller

​​Beloved Cherry Blossom & Tea Rose Hand Lotion

Advil Tablets

Wet Ones Kids' Writable Wrapper Hand Wipes

Mini Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels

Tide To Go Stain Remover Pen

Target eGift Card (easily send with any of Evite’s Greeting Cards!)

Chenille Varsity Letter Patches

Back-to-School-Themed Grosgrain Ribbon

First Day of School Pennant

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Another sweet way to celebrate back-to-school season? These 3-ingredient “homemade” pencil wafer cookies are as effortless as they are yummy!

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